The centre of a kitchen is the table. This bistro table provides your guests with a relaxed place to sit and chat while you do a bit of prep work in the kitchen.
Furniture
Furniture projects made by contributors to Canadian Woodworking are presented with complete step-by-step instructions, photos with explanatory text, and project drawings and lists.
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The angles of this base make for a visually pleasing and structurally strong bench.
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This simple design will work well in any home office.
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This table can be quickly and easily disassembled so it can travel with you. If you like the look of the table, but don’t need it to be portable, that’s an easy fix.
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Boxes are a lot of fun to make. They also don’t take up much time to complete and you don’t need a lot of materials. Try your hand at this hexagonal box for a change of pace.
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Boxes can be functional and aesthetically pleasing, and this design is a great example of that. Whether you use paper, paint, figured wood or another approach to adorn the top and bottom panels, your project will be unique and personal.
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Build a mid-century coffee table
This refined-looking coffee table would work well in a formal living room or a cozy family room. It features curved, tapered legs and a top that floats above the base.
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This refined wall shelf is great for storing books, art and other smaller items. Although figured wood looks attractive with this design, the uncluttered lines and details will also shine with straight-grained wood.
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These elegant nightstands are the ideal companion for a modern bedroom. With both a drawer and an open compartment, they hold all the typical bedside essentials like books, magazines, glasses and electronics.
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Make a bedside table with triangle inlay
A simple bedside table created from a stunning piece of wood.
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This catchall shelf is the perfect home for all those things that don’t really live anywhere else. Curios, knickknacks, books and collections can all find a home here. This shelf will also introduce you to working with metal, even if you’re not a metalworker.
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Whether it’s a bonsai plant or another cherished object, making a tasteful display stand for it will showcase the object nicely. This project merges eye-catching veneer and straight-grained solid wood with a timeless design.
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A lidded chalice is an interesting switch in the production of vessels on a woodturning lathe. It expands the process of hollowing, as well as lid fitting. It also allows a box to be made with a decorative finial.
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This step stool can be used for many different everyday tasks. If you’re thinking of buying a step stool, why not build one that’s durable and looks awesome? It can be a fun family project, especially for kids.
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Craft a set of Mission night tables
Bring the simple, classic look of Mission-style furniture into your bedroom.
